Friday, September 30, 2016

Audi launches the Second Generation Q5 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show


The 2nd Generation Audi Q5 has been launched over at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. This popular compact luxury crossover SUV basically gets Audi's current, slightly more edgy styling compared to its more rounded looking predecessor bringing the Q5 more in line with current trends. A simple way to say how it looks like would be to take the newly launched (in Malaysia) Audi Q7 and shrink it down a bit.


First launched in 2008, the previous Q5 sold very well. Audi intends to continue the success with the new model obviously.The new Audi Q5 is manufactured at a newly constructed plant in Mexico and will arrive at dealers in Germany and other European countries at the beginning of 2017. Right hand drive sales should begin sometime after that of course. 

Audi is offering the new Q5 in 14 different exterior colors at launch, along with five newly configured equipment lines – sport and design, the S line sport package, design selection and the S line exterior package to allow owners to customize their vehicle’s overall appearance.The new Audi Q5 is launching in Europe with five powerful and efficient engines: four TDI engines and one TFSI petrol engine - the 2.0TFSI. The Q5 will come in front wheel drive and Quattro all-wheel-drive form as usual. The base price at the start of sales for the Q5 2.0 TDI 120 kW quattro S tronic will be 45,100 euros in Europe.

It is slightly larger in all dimensions but it is lighter - up to 90kg depending on engine configuration. For more details, I let Audi's press release down below explain to you guys further. I mean, it is complete and concise. And from the horse's mouth directly. What could be better than that?



PRESS RELEASE (with more photos below)
Sportier and more faceted than ever: the second generation Audi Q5 arrives

Ingolstadt/Paris, September 29, 2016 – Audi presents the all-new Audi Q5 SUV which combines the sportiness of an Audi sedan with the multifaceted character and highly flexible interior typical of an SUV. Whether in its connectivity, efficiency or driver assistance systems, the new Audi Q5 once again sets the standards in its segment.

“The first Audi Q5 was for many years the world's best-selling SUV in its class. It was no easy task to design its successor, but that is precisely why it is so very exciting. With the new Q5 we are setting the bar a notch higher. Among the great innovations are the quattro drive system, highly efficient engines, the air suspension with damper control and a comprehensive line-up of infotainment and assistance systems,” says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management at AUDI AG.

The new SUV from Audi takes a sporty and taut stance on the street. A sculpturally flared Singleframe grille with a solid frame dominates its aerodynamically flat front end, which can be specced with headlights that are either in LED or high-resolution Matrix LED technology with dynamic turn lights.

A distinctively curved and strongly undercut shoulder line gives structure to the side view. The strongly emphasized wheel arches are a reference to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, and the low greenhouse tapers back down early. Just as at the front, horizontal lines at the rear convey an image of width and presence. The tail lights are also available with optional dynamic turn signals. The tailgate wraps around the C-pillars – a typical feature of the Q models from Audi, completed with a diffuser insert which joins the the exhaust tailpipes.

Audi is offering the new Q5 in 14 different exterior colors at launch, along with five newly configured equipment lines – sport and design, the S line sport package, design selection and the S line exterior package to allow owners to customize their vehicle’s overall appearance. In the design line, contrasting gray add-on parts emphasize the rugged character of the new SUV, while the sport equipment line of the Audi Q5 has parts fully painted in the exterior color.

At 4.66 meters (15.3 ft) long, 1.89 meters (6.2 ft) wide and 1.66 meters (5.4 ft) tall with a 2.82 meter (9.3 ft) wheelbase, the new Q5 has grown in nearly all of its dimensions compared to its predecessor.

However, owing to an intelligent material mix of maximum tensile strength steel and aluminium, the unladen weight of this vehicle is actually less than before – by up to 90 kg (198.4 lb) depending on engine configuration.

The new Q5 also stands at the top of its class in aerodynamics, with the four-cylinder versions attain a drag co-efficiency figure of 0.30 with the aerodynamically optimized roof. Wind noises are exceptionally low, and vibration comfort is high – this new SUV from Audi indulges driver and passengers alike with the best interior acoustics in its class.

A Powerful Quintet of TDI and TFSI engines Coupled with Versatile Drivetrains





The new Audi Q5 is launching in Europe with five powerful and efficient engines: four TDI engines and one TFSI. They have added up to 20 kW (27 hp) of power, with fuel consumption being significantly reduced, especially in the 2.0 TDI engines, with outputs of 110 kW (150 hp), 120 kW (163 hp) and 140 kW (190 hp), are highly efficient.

The further developed 2.0 TFSI has an output of 185 kW (252 hp), yet it only consumes 6.8 liters of gasoline per 100 km (34.6 US mpg), which equates to 154 grams of CO2 per km (247.8 g/mi). The also intensively revised 3.0 TDI increases output to 210 kW (286 hp) with 620 Nm (457.3 lb ft) of torque.

The drivetrain of the mid-size SUV has been redeveloped from the ground up – this also applies to the six-speed manual transmission, seven-speed S tronic and eight-speed tiptronic (only with the 3.0 TDI).

The automatic transmissions integrate a fuel-saving freewheel function which can be controlled by a selection lever or by shift paddles on the steering wheel; in both cases, the control signals are transmitted electronically.

The new quattro drivetrain with ultra technology is standard equipment for the 2.0 TDI with 120 kW (163 hp) and 140 kW (190 hp), and for the 2.0 TFSI with 185 kW (252 hp), whilst it can also be delivered as an option for the entry-level diesel engine with 110 kW (150 hp). The quattro with ultra technology always disengages the rear-axle drive whenever it is not needed, and if necessary it can proactively re-engage it, showcasing a new concept boosts efficiency without reducing traction or driving dynamics.

In both the front-wheel drive and quattro drive versions, torque vectoring gives handling a refined touch, with the intelligent software solution consistently able to deliver a dynamic, precise and controllable driving experience. For the V6 diesel, Audi can deliver an optional sport differential at the rear axle which distributes torque between the wheels as necessary and thereby provides a maximum of driving dynamics – this is another new feature in this model series and in the competitive field.

Courtesy of its new chassis, the Audi Q5 enables handling that combines very different strengths – it is sporty while being extremely comfortable. Creating the basis for this are the newly developed five-link suspensions and also the new electromechanical power steering system. Dynamic steering is available as an option; it varies its gear ratio according to the driving speed and steering angle.

Customers can choose from two extension stages of springs and damping. The chassis with damper control offers a very wide spread between comfort and dynamics, which the driver can select via Audi drive select. In addition to adjusting damper control, the new adaptive air suspension can be used to vary the ride height of the car body over five stages. In the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI, these two systems and the sport differential are bundled into a new central chassis control unit.

Spacious yet Intelligent: The Interior

The interior offers a lot of space for five persons, surpassing the previous model and its competitors in key dimensions as well as workmanship quality. With horizontally-oriented lines, it also reinforces the impression of width and comfort, and a three-dimensional trim strip runs across the entire width of the instrument panel. A three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is standard; additional functions such as steering wheel heating are optional. Seat features range all the way to a pneumatic massage function.

When it is dark, the optional ambient lighting (standard with design selection) creates an attractive atmosphere in 30 different colors.

The rear seat back of the new Audi Q5 is split into three segments. Longitudinal and seat back angle adjustment are optional. Depending on the rear seat position, the basic volume of the luggage compartment ranges from 550 to 610 liters (19.4 to 21.5 cu ft), 10 liters (0.4 cu ft) more than in the previous model. When the rear bench is folded down, this volume grows to 1,550 liters (54.7 cu ft).

Cargo loading is simplified by intelligent solutions like a standard, variably folding mat, optional sensor control of the power tailgate and manual lowering of the body via the optional air suspension.

Operation of the new Audi SUV is intuitive and is marked by three great new features. The optional Audi virtual cockpit presents brilliant graphics on its high-resolution 12.3-inch screen. The driver can choose from two views – a classic view with large round instruments and a mode in which the navigation map or lists dominate. The also optional head-up display projects key information onto the windshield.

The MMI terminal in the center console acts as the main control element. In the top infotainment
system, the MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and an 8.3-inch display, a touchpad is integrated into the rotary pushbutton. It recognizes handwritten entries as well as gestures familiar from consumer electronics such as zooming gestures. If the new Q5 has an automatic transmission, it also has the larger MMI all-in- touch including haptic feedback.

The new Audi Q5, like the Q7 and the A4, has a self-learning “personal route assist” function. After activating this function, the navigation system learns the routes and destinations that the customer regularly selects, and it associates this information to the parked position and time of day. For as long as it is active, the system therefore learns from the customer’s behavior and uses this information to suggest optimized route planning for the next trip – even while navigation is inactive. The navigation system incorporates the three most likely destinations into the calculation, taking into consideration both the arrival time and current traffic levels. For instance, the system can suggest that the customer activate navigation to find out about potential alternative routes.

An optional Audi phone box connects smartphones to the vehicle’s antenna for optimal reception quality; it also charges smartphones inductively according to the Qi standard. The also Bang & Olufsen Sound System with innovative 3D sound introduces the spatial dimension of height. The Audi tablet, which is also new, serves as a flexible Rear Seat Entertainment device. The Audi smartphone interface also brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into the new Q5.

Driver Assistance and Safety Systems

In its driver assistance systems, the new Audi Q5 also tops its segment with a broad range of high-tech options. In their intelligent interplay, the systems represent a next step towards piloted driving and are bundled into three packages – Tour, City and Parking.

The predictive efficiency assistant helps the driver save fuel by specific information on the car’s
surroundings. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) including traffic jam assist can handle some of the
steering work in slow-moving traffic. Audi active lane assist makes it easier to stay in lane. Distancewarning alerts the driver when the distance to a vehicle drops below a safe distance.

Cross traffic assist rear, the exit warning system, collision avoidance assist and turn assist are othernew features that perform excellently in pursuit of safety. The same applies to the pre sense systems

– Audi pre sense city is a standard feature which warns of pedestrians and vehicles and may initiate

automatic emergency braking within system limits. Park assist, the camera-based recognition of traffic

signs and hill descent assist round out the features.

The new Audi Q5 is manufactured at a newly constructed plant in Mexico and will arrive at dealers in Germany and other European countries at the beginning of 2017. The base price at the start of sales for the Q5 2.0 TDI 120 kW quattro S tronic will be 45,100 euros.

For further information, please visit www.audi-illustrated.com/en/q5 to access the Audi online magazine “Q5 illustrated”.



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